Willard Hampton George

Willard Hampton George (July 20, 1889 – October 24, 1956) was an American furrier based in Los Angeles, California. He designed, created, and supplied furs to the Hollywood movie studios from the 1920s onwards.

George designed and created furs for Hollywood actresses including Lucille Ball, Greta Garbo, and Rita Hayworth.

His former showroom at 3300 Wilshire Boulevard was being restored to its original Art Deco appearance as of 2017.

Early life Willard H. George was born to Sadie Kiel George and was a great-grandson of Conrad Kiel, an early settler of Las Vegas and owner of the Kyle Ranch in Las Vegas. He was born in Lincoln, Nebraska, on July 20, 1889, but grew up in Los Angeles, where he attended Manual Arts High School. Afterwards, the building was home to the piano retailer Sherman Clay and Company for many years, but had been vacant since 2010, with plans to demolish it. As of 2017, it is being restored with the false wall hiding the original 1920s facade removed, and the wide sweeping 1950s staircase reinstated.

Personal life He was the father of the musician Lowell George, who worked with Frank Zappa and was the founder, vocalist and guitarist of Little Feat.

George died on October 24, 1956.